Tagged Empire Building Kit

I'm excited about the launch of Designed to Sell. This guide, produced by Chris Guilleabeau and authored by Jen and Omar of These Are Things, is specifically targeted to help creative people gain traction and success in the market place with their artistic endeavors.

Looking to get your business off the ground and running? Then you might just want to take advantage of the 20% discount coupon valid on all of the products that Chris Guillebeau currently offers in his Unconventional Guides store. (Coupon is good 'til Friday night.)

Julia Cameron came up with the wonderful exercise of writing 3 daily pages. Buster Benson takes the concept into the digital age with his online version at 750words.com. He's also built a business around the website. Either way you go, you'll benefit for the daily writing practice!

Moving ahead with a difficult project might mean admitting that you're stuck and need help. In my experience, seeking that help - whether it be online, a book, or from a real person - is always a win-win situation. Read on for one of my recent experiences with getting unstuck.

A look at week 42 of Chris Guillebeau's Empire Building Kit as well as a look at the clever marketing strategies of John Morefield who went from being an out-of-work architect to having a successful career as a self-employed architect.

We can all learn from those more successful than we are. In business this is just as true as in our personal lives. Here is a review of Chris Guillebeau's Empire Building Kit, Week 41, along with a checklist for things to look for when studying others' business successes.